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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Infinitely more terrifying than the first book and a must read for any fans of the original story. Whereas Offred has a before and after perspective that analyzes the descent into fascism this book provides our first real look at the indoctrination process of Gilead ideals and how the life of women is supposed to function starting at a young age. There’s also significantly more interaction between the characters since they’re not isolated like the handmaid’s, which makes the eventual converging of the three storylines only that much more exciting. I loved all three perspectives, but was especially taken by Agnes Jemima and her bond with her school friend Becca. The first book is amazing and serves as a huge landmark in literature but I personally found this one to be more interesting, better paced, sadder, scarier, and more action packed. A triumph.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Violence, Trafficking, War
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very interesting. Quite a shift from the tone of Handmaid’s tale. Valuable in reflecting on the situations where ones’ personal interest conflicts with their own morality.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Audiobook
Solid follow up to the Handmaid’s Tale. I liked that Atwood wrote parts of the book from the perspective of Aunt Lydia. I have always wondered what sort of circumstances led to her taking on the role that she did in Gilead and this sequel gives us some understanding of that.
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
Exactly what I was hoping it would be! I loved reading the three different views points of the characters. It was interesting seeing their different perspectives. Seeing Aunt Lydia's perspective was particularly interesting. A really good continuation of the original novel The Handmaid's Tale!
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated